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Easy Air Fryer Light Churros at Home

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Air Fryer Light Churros made with choux-style dough and coated in cinnamon sugar for a lighter crisp dessert.

Ingredients

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1 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing

Instructions

  • Heat water, butter, sugar, and salt until simmering.

  • Remove from heat and stir in flour until thick dough forms.

  • Return to low heat and cook 1 to 2 minutes stirring constantly.

  • Cool slightly then add eggs one at a time mixing well.

  • Stir in vanilla extract.

  • Pipe dough into air fryer basket at 375°F.

  • Cook 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.

  • Brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Cook in batches for best results. Serve warm for crisp texture.